An easy and delicious crab quiche, filled with fresh herbs and cheese. Perfect for any time of year or any time of day!
If you are looking for a great dish for Good Friday (if you're observing no meat on the day) or for the Easter weekend, look no further than this delicious Crab Quiche.
This delicious quiche is filled with crabmeat, lots of fresh herbs and nutty Gruyere cheese. It bakes up beautifully with the additional chives on top, which make for a pretty presentation.
Cook's Notes for Crab Quiche
Swiss cheese is a great alternative to the Gruyere, if you prefer.
If you can't get your hands on crab, substitute thawed, cooked frozen shrimp instead.
Fresh herbs are best here, if you can. I love the cilantro in this, even though I'm not usually a fan.
I love the ease of using store-bought pie shells here, but certainly feel free to make your own, if you prefer.
This quiche keeps well in the fridge, so don't hesitate to double the recipe and make two, to have extra in the fridge to enjoy over the weekend.
Crab Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch frozen deep dish pie shell (thawed)
Filling:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half and half cream (10% b.f.)
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh chives (plus whole chives for topping)
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 lb lump crabmeat (canned or thawed if frozen and picked over)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, herbs, seafood seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in cheese and crabmeat.
- Pour filling into pie crust (you may have a tiny bit that won't fit). Use a fork to gently distribute the crab and herbs evenly in the pan. Lay several whole chives across the top. Bake until filling puffs and is no longer wobbly in center when quiche is gently shaken, about 40-45 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Laura Isaacs says
This was perfect for our Christmas dinner. The quiche base bakes better than others that I’ve made and the fresh herbs take a little more time but are worth the effort. My husband cooked home fries with scallions and I also made both a tossed salad and a melon fruit salad. It all worked really well together.
Jennifer says
So glad you enjoyed it, Laura and so perfect for a Christmas dinner. Sounds lovely! Thanks so much :)
Linda says
Hi Jennifer, I made your quiche yesterday and it was delicious! I couldn’t find crab so I used a combination of Nordic shrimp and Bay scallops. Very tasty!
Jennifer says
So glad to hear, Linda! Sounds delicious :) Thanks!
Ruthie says
If I bake then refrigerate the day before serving, how long and at what temp should I warm?
Jennifer says
Hi Ruthie, I would pop them into a 350F oven, loosely covered with foil. Should probably take only 10-15 minutes (I would take them out of the fridge for a bit before putting in the oven to re-warm, to speed up the warming. Enjoy!
Diane says
Do you think this can be frozen unbaked
Jennifer says
Hi Diane and yes, I think you can. I wouldn't leave it in the freezer for too long though, as the quality will suffer with time.
Diane says
Thanks for the quick reply. I have made this before for a company brunch and was loved by all. It would be nice to pull out of the freezer and pop in the oven when you are making for company. I love the affect the chives makes. Thank you
Paula says
Do I not need to bake the crust at all before filling to prevent sogginess??
Jennifer says
Hi Paula, I don't, but if you prefer, you can pre-bake the empty shell for 5 or 6 minutes before filling.
Ally says
I will be making this tomorrow for Christmas eve dinner. Can't wait to try it!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
Just shared this stunner on facebook, it's perfect for an Easter brunch!
Jennifer says
Thanks Sue!
Milena says
Crab in my quiche is not something I could turn down:) The more fresh herbs the better, and I am all for Gruyere! So spring like too (or at least to me). Have a wonderful Easter weekend, Jennifer!
Jennifer says
Thanks Milena and you, too!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
I love everything about this! I never met a quiche I didn't like!
Jennifer says
Thanks Annie!
Laura | Tutti Dolci says
This is the perfect quiche for Easter brunch! Love all the spring herbs and chives! :)
Jennifer says
Thanks Laura!
Chris Scheuer says
This sounds fantastic and looks like it comes from a fine French patisserie :)
Jennifer says
Thanks Chris :)
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I love that this one keeps well! Could make it in advance and have it all ready for when I have guests. I just so happen to have crab in the freezer so this one needs to happen soon :)
Jennifer says
Thanks Dawn. I love having extra of this in the fridge. So easy to warm up for breakfast or lunch.
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Perfect for Easter brunch Jennifer. And I'm going to keep this one for summer too when we catch all our fresh crabs!
Jennifer says
Thanks Mary Ann and I'm jealous of your fresh crabs!
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says
We're all about crab here in Virginia so this is absolutely perfect! I love that you can serve quiche for any meal of the day - and bet this would be terrific for Easter brunch or the upcoming Mother's Day celebration.
Jennifer says
Thanks Tricia and yes, it would be great for so many occasions!